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General Assembly of Georgia
215356
LONDON CHRONICLE, May 16, 1771.
* General Assembly of Georgia
* General Assembly of Georgia
* London, England
Inside under America is a report from Charles-town stating: The reason alleged by Governor Wright in his proclamation dated Feb. 22, for dissolving the General Assembly of Georgia, is on account of the Common House of Assembly having assumed themselves some very extraordinary and un
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$28.00
Pair of issues with a pamphlet by John Dickinson...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 5, 1774.
* John Dickinson
* Pennsylvania Farmer
* 1774 Original
* North Carolina
The entire front page is taken up with a review of a pamphlet entitled: "A New Essay on the Constitutional Power of Great Britain over the Colonies in America, by the Pennsylvania Farmer" which was by none other than John Dickinson, who years earlier published
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$162.00
* John Dickinson
* Pennsylvania Farmer
* 1774 Original
* North Carolina
The entire front page is taken up with a review of a pamphlet entitled: "A New Essay on the Constitutional Power of Great Britain over the Colonies in America, by the Pennsylvania Farmer" which was by none other than John Dickinson, who years earlier published
Revolutionary War Era issue from London...
Contains War News!
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE newspaper from England dated 1775. This
issue has 8 pages from during the Revolutionary War contains actual
Revolutionary War news, and a wide
variety of additional content including news reports, politics and
advertisements, which give a flavor of life in England during this
critical period in
American history. The issue is in very nice
condition due to the... See More
$100.00
American General Congress....
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Jan., 1775 This issue has a nice variety of pre-Revolutionary War content, including a "Genuine Copy of the Petition from the American General Congress to his Majesty". The explicit but deferentially-worded petition, which is quite detailed taking close to 3 pgs., contains a list of grievances and more, and closes with: "We therefore most ea... See More
$92.00
The growing troubles between America and England...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1775 Most of the ftpg. is a detailed: "Account of the Manufactory of Salt Petre" which is potassium nitrate, an essential ingredient in the manufacture of gunpowder. One-third of the ftpg. is an "...address to the people of America" which begins: "My dear Countryman, With a glow of warmth in the cause of liberty.... See More
$245.00
Troubles with the Colonies...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1775 Ftpg. item
regarding the Six Nations of Indians (see photos). Pg. 2 has a great
item from the House of Lords concerning the troubles with the colonies,
carrying over to pg. 3 as well. Bkpg. has a "Proclamation" from
Williamsburg re. the Cherokee Indians, plus other colonial reports as
well. This issue is a bit in 2nd rate condition, wi... See More
$222.00
John Hancock sees a need to prepare for war...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 2, 1775.
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* John Hancock "prepare for war"
All of the ftpg. & most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "From Brydone's tour through Sicily and Malta, Letter XXI" with a Palermo dateline. Pg. 3 has a nice item from the Provincial Congress in Cambridge dated Feb. 15 and signed in type by: John Hancock, Preside
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$320.00
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* John Hancock "prepare for war"
All of the ftpg. & most of pg. 2 are taken up with: "From Brydone's tour through Sicily and Malta, Letter XXI" with a Palermo dateline. Pg. 3 has a nice item from the Provincial Congress in Cambridge dated Feb. 15 and signed in type by: John Hancock, Preside
A Poem on the troubles in America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775.
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
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$225.00
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
Much on political discussions in South Carolina...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., April 1, 1775.
* American Revolutionary War era
* Charleston, South Carolina tensions with England
Most of the front page is taken up with a report of the political discussions in "Charlestown" (Charleston, South Carolina), mentioning those who were elected in Provincial Congress. Among the various items at the meeting reported here is: "They rea
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$297.00
* American Revolutionary War era
* Charleston, South Carolina tensions with England
Most of the front page is taken up with a report of the political discussions in "Charlestown" (Charleston, South Carolina), mentioning those who were elected in Provincial Congress. Among the various items at the meeting reported here is: "They rea
Serpent engraving in the masthead...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 7, 1775.
* Very rare unite or die masthead & title
* Raising spirit in America
If there was a graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving shows a snake cut into various piece
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$12,500.00
* Very rare unite or die masthead & title
* Raising spirit in America
If there was a graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving shows a snake cut into various piece
Great wealth of early Revolutionary War content...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 12, 1775 This issue has a great wealth of American content from the very beginning of the Revolutionary War.. Most of pg. 2 is taken up with American news, too much to mention here in their entirety but a few reports include: "...carried some provisions to Providence for the use of the Boston Provincials..." "In Provincial Congress... See More
$74.00
Washington named Commander-In-Chief...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 16, 1775 Half a column on the ftpg. is taken up with a report headed: "America" with a Williamsburg, Virginia dateline, mostly being: "...joint address of the Hon. council & House of burgesses of Virginia..." which concern the raiding of the arsenal at Williamsburg by the colonists which was a hotly disputed incident at th... See More
$98.00
On the Olive Branch Petition... Setting the tone for war...
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EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 21, 1775 A nice issue from the early part of the Revolutionary War with a page 3 address of Congress to the King which relates to the Olive Branch Petition. It is prefaced with: "The Twelve United Colonies of America, by their delegates in Congess, have sent over another very long address to...Great Britain dated July 8th 1775, in which they com... See More
$97.00
Seizing Hancock & Adams was their purpose...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1775.
* Seizing Hancock & Adams was their purpose
The ftpg. has a report on the quantity of flour & wheat exported from each of 4 colonies to England, plus a cautionary note from London: "...if the next accounts from America are not more favourable than the last, press warrants will be issued immediately." Also on the ftpg. is:
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$380.00
* Seizing Hancock & Adams was their purpose
The ftpg. has a report on the quantity of flour & wheat exported from each of 4 colonies to England, plus a cautionary note from London: "...if the next accounts from America are not more favourable than the last, press warrants will be issued immediately." Also on the ftpg. is:
Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1775 * John Hancock letter to Parliament
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the... See More $95.00
Interesting commentary on the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 29, 1775.
* Interesting commentary on the Revolutionary War
* Ornate masthead
The front page has extracts of letters that were seized by American vessels & published by order of Congress. All of the letters are to officers in Boston, the first beginning: "My imagination cannot point out the extreme uneasiness of your friends and relation
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$440.00
* Interesting commentary on the Revolutionary War
* Ornate masthead
The front page has extracts of letters that were seized by American vessels & published by order of Congress. All of the letters are to officers in Boston, the first beginning: "My imagination cannot point out the extreme uneasiness of your friends and relation
Provincal Congress Meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
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$476.00
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation on Negro troops...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay f
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$220.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay f
1776 map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
* Map of the South Pole & Captain Cook's exploration
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America"
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$265.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
* Map of the South Pole & Captain Cook's exploration
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America"
Fife & drummer wanted... Unauthorized edition of Common Sense...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1776 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a detailed description on how to make saltpetre (potassium nitrate), one of the principal ingredients in the making of gunpowder. Pg. 3 contains several reports from Congress with a Jan. 17, 1776 dateline (see photos). The bkpg. contains a small ad reading: "A New Edition of COMMON SENSE is ... See More
$540.00
Common Sense...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 20, 1776.
* America Independence
* Common Sense
The entire ftpg. is: "The Speech of Gov. Johnstone in The House of Commons, 26th of October, 1776" which is continued from a previous issue and has much on the relations with America. This text carries over to pg. 2 and is then continued to a future issue. Pg. 2 has a great item
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$820.00
* America Independence
* Common Sense
The entire ftpg. is: "The Speech of Gov. Johnstone in The House of Commons, 26th of October, 1776" which is continued from a previous issue and has much on the relations with America. This text carries over to pg. 2 and is then continued to a future issue. Pg. 2 has a great item
French are supportive of an independent America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 23, 1776 Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with reports of ships trading in the Caribbean & related news. Also on the ftpg. is:
"The French appear exceedingly friendly to the American cause which they would have promoted by a much larger supply of arms & ammunition than they have hitherto imported had they not b... See More
$640.00
From Philadelphia in 1776 with good war-related content...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 1, 1776.
* Great year to have
* Revolutionay War news
Almost among the most desirable of issues from the 18th century is one from Philadelphia in 1776. This city & year will be paired forever in our knowledge of American history. And better yet this is the newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin. The entire ftpg. is taken up with vari
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$715.00
* Great year to have
* Revolutionay War news
Almost among the most desirable of issues from the 18th century is one from Philadelphia in 1776. This city & year will be paired forever in our knowledge of American history. And better yet this is the newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin. The entire ftpg. is taken up with vari
Exactly Two Months Before the Declaration of Independence...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 4, 1776.
* Pre Declaration of Independence 1776
* Revolutionary War
The entire front page & most of pg. 2 are taken up with the continued: "Speech of Gov. Johnstone in the House of Commons" which begins: "What my worthy friend (Mr. Burke) said last year of their industry may now be applied to their w
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$575.00
* Pre Declaration of Independence 1776
* Revolutionary War
The entire front page & most of pg. 2 are taken up with the continued: "Speech of Gov. Johnstone in the House of Commons" which begins: "What my worthy friend (Mr. Burke) said last year of their industry may now be applied to their w
Philadelphia newspaper dated 1776...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 18, 1776.
* Great year to have
* Philadelphia PA revolutionary war era
The front page has an article headed "Boston" beginning: "Almost every able bodied inhabitant of this place has voluntarily engaged to work 2 days a week for 6 weeks on the fortifications carrying on here for the general defence...". Another ftpg. item includes: "..
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$544.00
* Great year to have
* Philadelphia PA revolutionary war era
The front page has an article headed "Boston" beginning: "Almost every able bodied inhabitant of this place has voluntarily engaged to work 2 days a week for 6 weeks on the fortifications carrying on here for the general defence...". Another ftpg. item includes: "..
Nice content on the Revolutionary War...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 26, 1778 The ftpg. has a desertion ad for a solder from Col. Wyllys' regiment (see). Half of the ftpg. is taken up with a "Speech of the Right Hon. the Earl of Abington in the House of Lords" with most of the comments concerning the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...that the American prisoners in this country (men who are made prison... See More
$395.00
John Hancock document...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 18, 1776 * John Hancock Document
* Meeting on the "4th of July..."
Nearly half of the front page has an address: "To the Privates of the Several Battalions of Military Associators in the Province of Pennsylvania" which tells of the organizing of the military, beginning: "The Honorable Congress having ... See More $800.00
Reading the Declaration of Independence...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, July 9, 1776.
* Declaration of Independence reading
* from July 1776 Philadelphia PA
This was the very first issue this title published after the issue of July 6 (was a tri-weekly) which contained the very first printing of the Declaration of Independence in any newspaper. This date precedes the of issue of the Pennsylvania Journal and the Pennsylvania Gazet
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$9,250.00
* Declaration of Independence reading
* from July 1776 Philadelphia PA
This was the very first issue this title published after the issue of July 6 (was a tri-weekly) which contained the very first printing of the Declaration of Independence in any newspaper. This date precedes the of issue of the Pennsylvania Journal and the Pennsylvania Gazet
The Declaration of Independence...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776.(This item has already sold. However, we seek to find new ones on a regular basis. If you have interest, please let us know so we can contact you if we obtain another.)
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find... See More $3,650.00
Charts of the Provincial army and navy...
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THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR BRITISH EVENING-POST, London, Sept. 5, 1776 A ftpg. letter from Philadelphia notes: "The Congress has been pleased to confer the Honour of Rear Admiral on Archibald Stag, & brave & excellent officer..." with a bit more. Pg. 3 has some reports from America including: "General Howe left Halifax June 11...was probable he would land &... See More
$128.00
From Philadelphia in 1776...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1776.
* Philadelphia Revolutionary War original
* Indians & boundries
Page 2 has lengthy discussion headed: "Extracts from the Minutes of the Convention" concerning Indian troubles and problems with the boundaries of Penna. & Virginia. Page 3 contains a report from Williamsburg, less than 3 weeks before the Declaration
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$781.00
* Philadelphia Revolutionary War original
* Indians & boundries
Page 2 has lengthy discussion headed: "Extracts from the Minutes of the Convention" concerning Indian troubles and problems with the boundaries of Penna. & Virginia. Page 3 contains a report from Williamsburg, less than 3 weeks before the Declaration
1776 Importance of Long Island...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 (does not include the map) Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to ... See More
$160.00
Battle of White Plains...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., Oct. 31, 1776.
* Battle of White Plains Nerw York NY
* Great year to have
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previ
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$749.00
* Battle of White Plains Nerw York NY
* Great year to have
Here is a nice issue from the Revolutionary War--great that it's also from Philadelphia, dated 1776, and has early reports on the battle of White Plains.
The front page is mostly taken up with "A Dialogue...on the Proposed Plan or Frame of Government" continued from a previ
Skirmish reports in New York...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1776.* Philadelphia Pa from 1776
* New York fighting
* Original Revolutionary War item
All of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with discussion on some issues of how politics works in England.
Page 3 includes a report which has a preface reading in part: "...could but admire at the pains which the enemies to the free states of... See More $621.00
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated January, 1777. See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias! This issue contains over 40 pages and measures about 5 by 8 inches. This issue contains some reports on the Revolutionary War. Articles inclu... See More
$68.00
A Revolutionary War skirmish...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 1, 1777 The ftpg. is entirely taken up with ads including one for the sale of a plantation in Berks County, Penna. All of pg. 2 & half of pg. 3 are taken up with: "The Trial of the Dutchess of Kingston". Pg. 3 has a report concerning the Revolutionary War including: "The Tories at Newport, in general, fair little better t... See More
$315.00
Much nice Revolutionary War content...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 6, 1777 Among the many front page reports are items including: "...we learn that when the Howe's Proclamation was proffered to the American prisoners to sign (notwithstanding they were confined on board a guard ship & told that General Howe had got possession of Philadelphia) they, like true Americans, to a man, nobly disdained to d... See More
$385.00
General Gates issues an order concerning British deserters...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, PA March 20, 1777.* British Deseters
* Revolutionary War original from America
Most of the front page is "An Act to impower the Justices of Peace...to do & perform certain matters...".
Pg. 2 has a lengthy article concerning the value of a constitution, signed in type: Charles Willson Peale. Pg. 2 also has a nice lette... See More $424.00
John Hancock...Button Gwinnett...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 15, 1777.
* John Hancock
* Button Gwinnett
The front page has a detailed advertisement offering a reward for various men who "Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware..."
A pg. 2 report from "Charlestown" (Charleston) includes a rare mention of a Declaration signer with: "...The Hon. Burton Gwinnet [si
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$350.00
* John Hancock
* Button Gwinnett
The front page has a detailed advertisement offering a reward for various men who "Deserted from the armed schooner Delaware..."
A pg. 2 report from "Charlestown" (Charleston) includes a rare mention of a Declaration signer with: "...The Hon. Burton Gwinnet [si
Much on the war in this 8 page issue...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 22, 1777.
* Revolutionary War
* General Montgomery
* Revolutionary War
* General Montgomery
* Storming, Quebec
The front page has an ad for a recently published work titled "The Death of GeneralMontgomery in Storming the city of Quebec" with details. Another ad gives details for the requirement of "...all the male white inhabitants between the ages of 18 and 53 years, capabl
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$369.00
Thomas Paine's "The American Crisis" series...
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THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, May 31, 1777.
* The Crisis by Thomas Paine
* Revolutionary War era Providence RI
In 1776 Thomas Paine, a soldier in Washington's army, began publishing a series of essays entitled "The American Crisis" in some effort to bolster the sagging spirits of the American soldiers in their cause against the British. The war was not going we
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$680.00
* The Crisis by Thomas Paine
* Revolutionary War era Providence RI
In 1776 Thomas Paine, a soldier in Washington's army, began publishing a series of essays entitled "The American Crisis" in some effort to bolster the sagging spirits of the American soldiers in their cause against the British. The war was not going we
William Howe... Restoring Peace...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1777 Content ncludes a "Proclamation" by William Howe, from New York, on "...Restoring peace to the colonies..." which is good reading. Also great & detailed reading in an "Extract of a letter from Howe to Germaine" from New York, talking of battles at Danbury and other affairs in the vicinity. And a letter to "Earl Percy... See More
$67.00
The Revolutionary War to end soon? Ben Franklin negociating with the French...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1777.
* Mention of General Howe
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$64.00
* Mention of General Howe
* Ben Franklin
Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret expedition not
Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret expedition not
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1777 Nice fullpg. "Letter from Col. Walcott to Gen. Washington" concerning the war, with a two pg. reply by Washington signed: G. Washington. Plus 3 letters from Gen. Howe to Gen. Washington, each signed: W. Howe, and a "Proclamation" by John Burgoyne at Putnam Creek, all concerning the war. Most historic is the lengthy report "From Gen. Burgoyne to Lord Germa... See More
$115.00
191463
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1777 (the last issue for this date within our inventory). Lengthy & very detailed letter taking nearly 3 pages, from Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe, signed in type: Geo. Washington, plus another shorter letter signed by him as well. The latter concerns a prisoner exchange of Gen. Prescott for Gen. Lee. "Account of American Affairs" include... See More
$120.00
191473
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Nearly two pages on: "Difficulties in Marching an Army through America". "Useful Hints for Learning to Swim" signed: B. Franklin. "Decisions in Doctors Commons in Cases of American Captures". "American News" includes talk of military affairs on Staten Island and Long Island. A report from Congress requests that an enquiry be made into the reasons for th... See More
$98.00
Jewish restrictions in Venice... Green Mountain Boys... Franklin's famous epitaph...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1777 An inside pg. has a report from Venice reading: "The Senate has just published an order by which the Jews are prohibited to farm any of the public taxes whatsoever; to sell meat or any kind of eatables; to carry on any manufactures; to have warehouses or any dwelling house out of the Ghetto, the place allotted to them in Venice." The same pg
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$115.00
Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga.
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1777 * Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga
* Brandywine & Germantown
The very first article is a two page continued: "Debate in the House of Lords on Lord Chatham's Motion for an Address to his Majesty relative to the American War" (see photos for the beginning).
This is unquestionably one of the more historic issues of the Revolution... See More $165.00
Lengthy list of military promotions by George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 10, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. If you want a newspaper from the middle of the Revolutionary War with a very strong military theme, this is the issue, as the entire ftpg. and a bit o... See More $375.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 14, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. The first column of the ftpg. includes: "By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, General & Commander in Chief...PROCLAMATION" conce... See More $375.00








































